Workamping as a Park Host- The Pros and Cons
09-29-2017
Author: in Workamping
One of the most common workamping jobs seen in magazines and websites is the park host position. Most jobs of this type have similar duties. They are often looking for couples; one person is assigned to the office while the other performs cleaning duties and general maintenance outside. The location can range from a small RV park where two couples run all operations to a large resort style RV park that hire five couples or more. The pay can also vary wildly. Regardless of the type of park, we have found that there are pros and cons that come with every host job.
It seems, starting with the downside and working up to the good is a pleasant way to go about things.
It seems, starting with the downside and working up to the good is a pleasant way to go about things.
The Cons
You live where you work.
Imagine setting up a tent at your office and sleeping there. You wake up, unzip your tent, and your fellow employees and customers are there to wave hello in the morning. On your days off, you unzip your tent and see your fellow employees working. Instead of being able to relax, you have to continually be “on” for everyone. Living in an RV Park as a park host can be quite like that, at times.You enforce the rules.
If you have ever been chased down by a park host and reprimanded for driving too fast through the park, it probably annoyed you a bit. As a park host, it is sometimes your job to let people know when they have broken the rules. Since you live there, this can be uncomfortable for both parties.Related Read: Top 4 Websites that Advertise Workamping Jobs
You can potentially be on call, a lot.
Some parks have an on-call schedule for employees. Even if the park doesn’t have an official plan, you may eventually be called out in the middle of the night because a water spigot broke or a late arrival doesn’t understand the park map. Someone, at some point, will do something that requires you to not wait until the next day. It isn’t an everyday occurrence, but you will most likely have to work when you are “off the clock.”The Pros
You live where you work.
This was listed as a con, but in some ways, it can also be a pro. The gas savings are great! We don’t have to consider travel time when setting our alarm, and there isn’t a long drive back so we are less tired when we get home. The proximity also allows us to check on our pets once or twice a day.There can be many perks.
Most park host jobs come with the site for free or highly discounted. Many offer discounted propane and a stipend for laundry, sometimes even free laundry. Some places offer a whole list of attractions around town like shows and museums at no cost. A few parks discount electricity and others don’t charge for it at all. Adding all of the extras together can greatly decrease expenses and increase the value of the job.Related Read: 4 Things to Consider When Choosing your Next Work Camping Job
You are surrounded by the RV lifestyle.
Whether it be weekenders or full-timers, you are surrounded by people living and camping in RVs of all different shapes, styles, and sizes. If you like sharing what you know and have seen, then a park host job will let you do just that. If you like recommendations on places to go or improvements to make to your rig, you can find that as a park host. If something breaks or wears out, chances are there will be someone around that had the same problem and can offer assistance. As a park host, you have an opportunity to learn from people doing what you do, and you have the ability to help those just starting out which can be very rewarding.Comment
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